Denis Wick vs Yamaha French Horn Mouthpieces
Denis Wick offers 7 french horn mouthpieces (made in United Kingdom), while Yamaha has 23 models (made in Japan). On average, Denis Wick cups measure 17.46mm versus 17.44mm for Yamaha. Below we compare both lineups side by side to help you choose the right brand for your playing style.
Denis Wick
Models7
Avg cup17.46mm
Avg throat4.57mm
Common style—
CountryUnited Kingdom
vs
Yamaha
Models23
Avg cup17.44mm
Avg throat4.14mm
Common style—
CountryJapan
Denis Wick vs Yamaha — head-to-head comparisons
- Denis Wick 4 vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Denis Wick 4 vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Denis Wick 4 vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Denis Wick 4 vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Denis Wick 4N vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Denis Wick 4N vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Denis Wick 4N vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Denis Wick 4N vs Yamaha HR-31D4
- Denis Wick 7N vs Yamaha HR-29B
- Denis Wick 7N vs Yamaha HR-35C4
- Denis Wick 7N vs Yamaha HR-28B
- Denis Wick 7N vs Yamaha HR-31D4
All models
Denis Wick (7)
4
18.00mm · V.Deep
4N
18.00mm · V.Deep
7N
17.00mm · Medium
5
17.50mm · Medium
5N
17.50mm · Medium
6N
17.25mm · Medium
7
17.00mm · Medium
Yamaha (23)
HR-29B
17.07mm · Shallow
HR-35C4
18.08mm · Medium
HR-28B
16.87mm · Shallow
HR-31D4
17.28mm · Deep
HR-29C4
17.08mm · Medium
HR-30B
17.27mm · Shallow
HR-34B
18.07mm · Shallow
HR-29D4
16.88mm · Deep
HR-30C4
17.28mm · Medium
HR-30D4
17.08mm · Deep
HR-31B
17.47mm · Shallow
HR-33C4
17.68mm · Medium
HR-BACON
17.99mm · Shallow
HR-SOMMERVILLE
16.93mm · Medium
HR-30-GP
17.08mm · Medium
HR-32B
17.67mm · Shallow
HR-32C4
17.48mm · Medium
HR-32D4
17.48mm · Deep
HR-34C4
17.88mm · Medium
HR-31-GP
17.28mm · Medium
Frequently asked questions
Which brand makes better french horn mouthpieces — Denis Wick or Yamaha?
Neither brand is universally better. Denis Wick has 7 models and Yamaha has 23. The best choice depends on your playing style, preferred cup depth, and tonal goals. Compare specific models head-to-head to find the right fit.
How do Denis Wick and Yamaha french horn mouthpieces compare in size?
Denis Wick averages 17.46mm cup diameter with 4.57mm throat. Yamaha averages 17.44mm cup diameter with 4.14mm throat.